October 25, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
This afternoon, Protect Our Care's "Medicare is Better Than Ever" tour arrived in Harrisburg to educate seniors across the nation about new cost-saving benefits all thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year by President Biden. As seniors in Pennsylvania begin to enroll in their 2024 Medicare plans, they could save thousands of dollars on their prescription drug costs, with even more savings down the road. During today's event, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, local elected leaders, and health care advocates discussed the importance of the $35 per prescription per month insulin cap, the $2,000 out-of-pocket cap starting in 2025, and the Drug Price Negotiation Program for seniors in Pennsylvania."The Inflation Reduction Act's provisions for Medicare are really important for Pennsylvania. We have the fifth-highest percentage of residents who are age 65 or older. There are nearly 3 million Pennsylvanians covered through Medicare," said Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. "Medicare beneficiaries can now receive shingles vaccinations and other recommended shots completely free of charge. For the more than 80,000 Pennsylvanians on Medicare who depend on insulin, they are now saving money every month because the Inflation Reduction Act caps their out-of-pocket expense at $35 a month. And there are even more savings coming soon thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act" Speakers Include: Michael Berman, Protect Our Care, State DirectorHarrisburg Mayor Wanda WilliamsLieutenant Governor Austin DavisGeorge Hartwick, Dauphin County CommissionerKristi Martin, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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